by Joseph Forbes | Feb 1, 2017 | Blog Entry
While most home computer networks only use one router, adding a second router makes sense in a few situations: Upgrading a wired network to also support wireless devices Extending the wireless range of a home network to reach dead spots Networking a wired device...
by Joseph Forbes | Jan 31, 2017 | Blog Entry, SECURITY, Technical Support, Technicals, Troubleshooting
The Advanced Startup Options menu, available in Windows 10 and Windows 8, is the central fix-it location for the entire operating system. From here you can access Windows diagnostic and repair tools like Reset This PC, System Restore, Command Prompt, Startup Repair,...
by Joseph Forbes | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog Entry
Question: What is the Range of a Typical WiFi Network? Answer: The range of a WiFi computer network depends primarily on the number and type of wireless access points (including wireless routers) used to build it. A traditional home network having one wireless router...
by Joseph Forbes | Jan 29, 2017 | Blog Entry, HARDWARE, INTERNET, KnowledgeBase (KB), Technicals
In wireless networking, dual band equipment is capable of transmitting in either of two different standard frequency ranges. Modern Wi-Fi home networks feature dual band broadband routers that support both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channels. The History of Dual Band Wireless...
by Joseph Forbes | Jan 28, 2017 | Blog Entry, HARDWARE, KnowledgeBase (KB)
Private Branch Exchange Explained A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a system that allows an organization to manage incoming and outgoing phone calls and also allows communication internally within the organization. A PBX is made up of both hardware and software and...
by Joseph Forbes | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog Entry, DATA, INTERNET, PRIVACY, SECURITY, Technicals, TECHNOLOGY
Keeping track of passwords can seem like a hassle. Most of us have multiple sites we visit which require password logins. So many, in fact, that it’s tempting to use the same username/password combo for all of them. Don’t. Otherwise, it takes only the...
